accounting clerk salary in Zurich

Annual average salary

CHF 88 589

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How much does a accounting clerk earn in Zurich?

  • In Zurich, a full-time accounting clerk earns an average gross salary of CHF 88 589 per year.
  • This includes bonuses and the 13th salary.
  • Salaries typically range from CHF 27 300 to CHF 180 113, based on 1 262 entries.
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  • Actual pay may vary based on experience, company size and location.

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Salary by age & gender

Salary data is categorised by age and gender, offering insights into salary trends and differences among age groups and genders.

Age & Gender

accounting clerk, Zurich

Average salary
Men
Women
Men: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Women: 16-25average salary CHF 65 000
Men: 25-35average salary CHF 81 920
Women: 25-35average salary CHF 81 900
Men: 35-45average salary CHF 93 650
Women: 35-45average salary CHF 93 298
Men: 45-55average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 45-55average salary CHF 100 000
Men: 55+average salary CHF 100 000
Women: 55+average salary CHF 97 500
Average salary CHF 88 530

Salary by work experience

The graph shows how the number of years working as a accounting clerk relates to income levels.

Individuals starting with no experience in the field can expect to earn an annual salary of CHF 74 366. The graph also shows that the highest expected salary for this profession is CHF 100 000 per year.

Salary by work experience

accounting clerk, Zurich

Average salary
0-2 yearsaverage salary CHF 74 366
3-5 yearsaverage salary CHF 80 600
6-8 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 256
9-11 yearsaverage salary CHF 90 600
12-21 yearsaverage salary CHF 99 878
21+ yearsaverage salary CHF 100 000
Average salary CHF 88 506
+34%

salary progression through years of experience

Salary trend

The graph shows how salaries for accounting clerk have changed over time.

In 2020-2022, the annual average salary was CHF 87 800. From 2023-2025, the average salary reached its highest at CHF 95 550 per year.

Salary trend

accounting clerk, Zurich

Average salary
2017-2019 yearsaverage salary CHF 82 728
2020-2022 yearsaverage salary CHF 87 800
2023-2025 yearsaverage salary CHF 95 550
Average salary CHF 88 522

Highest-Paying industries

The highest paying industry for a accounting clerk is Recruitment agency / Staffing, with an average salary of CHF 114 150 annually. Followed by Utilities and Education industries. Remember that significant variations between companies within a single industry can exist.

Highest-Paying industries for accounting clerk, Zurich

Industry

Average salary

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Jobs

  1. Recruitment agency / Staffing
    CHF 114 150Set up Job Alert
  2. Utilities
    CHF 100 8005 jobs
  3. Education
    CHF 100 5553 jobs
  4. Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals
    CHF 98 800Set up Job Alert
  5. Consumer / Luxury goods industry
    CHF 98 000Set up Job Alert
  6. Insurance
    CHF 97 5601 job
  7. Information technology / Telecom
    CHF 95 375Set up Job Alert
  8. Health care / Social services
    CHF 94 775Set up Job Alert
  9. Medical Technology
    CHF 92 0002 jobs
  10. Public administration / Associations
    CHF 90 125Set up Job Alert

Salary by cantons for accounting clerk

The top two high-paying cantons for accounting clerk are Aargau and Appenzell IR. Salaries vary per canton depending on the local job market and industry trends.

ZH

Zurich

accounting clerk

CHF 88 472

average salary

Salary by canton

accounting clerk

Average salary
Aargau average salary CHF 91 000
Appenzell IR average salary CHF 0
Appenzell AR average salary CHF 0
Bern average salary CHF 85 505
Basel Land average salary CHF 85 313
Basel-Stadt average salary CHF 85 954
Fribourg average salary CHF 82 100
Geneva average salary CHF 85 119
Glarus average salary CHF 109 200
Grisons average salary CHF 87 360
Jura average salary CHF 64 460
Lucerne average salary CHF 85 000
Neuchâtel average salary CHF 84 500
Nidwalden average salary CHF 84 500
Obwalden average salary CHF 0
St. Gallen average salary CHF 85 810
Schaffhausen average salary CHF 90 000
Solothurn average salary CHF 88 400
Schwyz average salary CHF 88 400
Thurgau average salary CHF 84 500
Ticino average salary CHF 68 250
Uri average salary CHF 0
Vaud average salary CHF 81 825
Valais average salary CHF 76 000
Zug average salary CHF 93 361
Zurich average salary CHF 88 472
Average salary CHF 84 511